COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPARENT MODI: CASE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF CORONER 1 ACCIDENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Celebrity. Media Interest CASE NO 2012-01022 CRYPT SEC1 LAST FIRST MIDDLE HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELISEBETH HOUSTON, WHITNEY # ADDRESS 360 HAMILTON AVENUE #100 IRACE APPEARS CITY WHITE PLAINS STATE NY ZIP 10601 SEX DOB AGE AU. NATURAL FACIAL HAIR NONE CONDITION 1" MARK TYPE MARK LOCATION MARK DESCRIPTION SCAR LEFT FOREARM INNER, LOWER-OLD HI:aled T53 " ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP RELATIONSHIP PHONE NOTIFIED BY DATE TIME 2/11/2012 SSN DL ID D9834026 STATE CA PENDING BY ID METHOD CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE LA • MAIN « Cll« FBI I MILITARY • POB NEW JERSEY IDENTIFIED BY NAME (PRINT) KR1STY MCCRACKEN RELATIONSHIP NONE PHONE (323)343-0714 DATE " TIME 2/12/2012 00:30 PLACE OF DEATH / PLACE FOUND HOTEIVMOTEL ADDRESS OR LOCATION 9876 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD #434 CITY BEVERLY HILLS ZIP 90210 PLACE OF INJURY AT WORK DATE TIME HOTI-L/mcjTEL No 2/1172012 2/1 1/2012 TIME 15:55 LOCATION OR ADDRESS 9876 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD #434. BEVERLY HILLS. CA ZIP 90210 PARAMEDICS OTHER AGENCY INV. OFFICER BEVERLY HILLS P.P. • DETECTIVE HYON TRANSPORTED BY JOHN GREEN FINGERPRINTS? Yes CLOTHING No PARPT No MORTUARY MED EV Yes INVEST. PHOTO! 75 SEAL TYPE NOT SEALED HOSPRPT No PHYS EV. Yes EVIDENCE LOG Yes PROPERTY? Yes HOSP CHART No SUICIDE NOTE No GSR NO RCPT NO 257946 PF NO 1 PHONE (310)285-2156 REPORT NO. 12-0806 TO LOS ANGELES FSC NOTIFIED BY NO DA rE TIME 2/1 1/2012 01:10 ACCORDING TO THE REPORTED INFORMATION, THE DECEDENT IS A 48 YEAR-OLD BLACK FEMALE WrTH A MEDICAL HISTORY OF USING NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES THE DECEDENT WAS LAST SEEN ALIVE ON SATURDAY 02/1 1/2012 BETWEEN 1445-1500 HOURS BY HER PFJRSONAL ASSISTANT THE DECEDENT COMPLAINED OF HAVING A SORE THROAT. BUT SHE HAD BEEN COMPLAINING OFTHAT FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS THE ASSISTANT TOLD THE DECEDENT TO TAKE A BATH, TO START GETTING READY FOR TONIGHT. THE ASSIST ANT THEN I F FT THE ROOM TO RUN SOME ERRANDS. AT APPROXIMATELY 1535 HOURS. THE ASSISTANT RETURNED AND USED HER KEY TO ENTER THE LOCKED AND SECURED ROOM. ONCE INSIDE, SHE FOUND THE DECEDENT LYING FACE DOWN IN THE BATHTUB FILLED WI I WATER UNRESPONSIVE THE ASSISTANT CALLED FOR HER BODYGUARD. AND TOGETHER THEY PULLED THE DECEDENT OUT OFTHE BATHTUB THE ASSISTANT CALLED DOWNSTAIRS TO CALL 91 1. 91 1 WAS CALLED AT 1543 HOURS AND OFFICERS FROM THE BEVERLY Ml LS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PARAMEDICS FROM THE BEVERLY HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON-SCENE. ON SATURDAY 0-VI 1/2012 AT 1555 HOURS PARAMEDICS FROM RESCUE 1 DETERMINED DEATH. THE DECEDENT POSSIBLY OVERDOSED ON A NARCOTIC SUBSTANCF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS, AND ALCOHOL. MINOR EXTERNAL TRAUMA WAS NOTED AND THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF FOUL PLAY. DETECTIVE HYON REQUIRES A 2-HOUR NOTIFICATION PRIOR TOTHE EXAMINATION. PLEASE SEE CASE NOTES FOT HIS CONTACT INFORMATION. DATE KRISTY MCaCSC 491917 / / 2/12/2012 04:45 REVIEWEO BY DATE TIME -\tzj\T. FORM #3 NARRATIVE TO FOLLOW? g]
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Microbiology and virology studies were not contributory.
Death was due to drowning due to effects of atherosclerotic heart
disease and cocaine use. No foul play is suspected. The mode of
death is accident.
lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran, M . D . , FRCP (C) , FCAP, FACP DATE
Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FORENSIC CONSULTANT'S REPORT DEPARTMENT OF CORONER
2012-01022
Houston, Whitney
(Decedent)
Los Angeles County Department of Coroner
Criminalist Report
Investigating Agency: Beverly Hills Police Department
Investigating Officer: Publicker; Hyon
Agency File No.: 12-0806
Page 1 of 2
Also see Coroner Investigator Report for additional information, including scene description, case
circumstances, condition of body.
On 10 February 2012 at 1906 hours I was notified by Coroner Investigator B. Elias that the
Coroner/Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. L. Sathyavagiswaran, was requesting that a criminalist
respond to a death scene. At 2122 hours, Beverly Hills Police Department advised that it was
ready for our department to respond to the scene. At that time Coroner Investigator K.
McCracken and I responded together, arriving at scene, the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire
Boulevard, room 434, in Beverly Hills, California, 90210.
At 2236 hours, I entered the hotel room and observed an apparent body lying on the floor of the
living room and covered entirely with a white linen sheet, approximately ten feet inside the
entrance and several feet west of it. East of this room were the bedroom and bathroom. The
bathroom floor was flooded, and water, apparently originating from the bathroom, where
reportedly the bath tub had overflowed, had soaked the bedroom carpet, at least along the path to
the living room; much of the carpeted area of the living room was moist also, even up to where
the body lay. After the sheet was lifted I observed the decedent, an adult black female, lying
nude and supine on a tan, patterned, carpeted floor. No clothing was near the body; all that was
near the body was an apparent white sheet or table cloth bunched on the floor several feet to the
left of the decedent's head.
The body was oriented south to north, with the head to the south. The woman's legs were fully
extended and slightly apart. The feet, pointing toward the north wall and entrance, were also
extended, the soles somewhat facing each other. The left arm was at the side, slightly flexed, in
contact with the floor; the hand was palm down, fingers in a relaxed position, with the lateral
aspect of the hand in contact with the lateral hip area. The right arm was more flexed than the
left, with the hand raised off the floor, palm down, fingers relaxed, but with the wrist more flexed
than the left; the lateral aspect was in contact with the lateral abdomen area. The eyes were
closed and the face was oriented straight up toward the ceiling. Two large EKG pads, each with a
long white cord, were adhered to the body, one at the upper right breast, the other at the left
lateral upper abdomen, below the left breast. A circular area of the skin, approximately several
inches in diameter, at the midline of the chest and between the breasts, was entirely devoid of its
outer layer. This appeared to have been due to skin slippage from decomposition, and then also
perhaps by life-saving efforts by others. Additional apparent skin slippage was noted at the lower
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back and other, smaller areas, were observed in various areas on the body, ft slumld be .uW
that, per Beverly Hills Police (BHPD) detectives, the body had reportedly been entirely
submerged in bath water for what may have been nearly an hour's time, and that the water
temperature had reportedly been measured by their personnel to be over 90 degrees Fahrenheit,
however long after the body had been removed from the tub.
At the right wrist the woman wore a bracelet made up of a band of numerous small white stones,
and attached to the band was a cross made up of similar small white stones. A ring worn on the
fourth digit of the right hand had a large white stone, possibly tinged yellow, with small white
stones along the band. Each earlobe appeared to be pierced twice. The fingernails and toenails
were short, well-kempt, with no colored polish observed. The woman wore a weave of short-
length dark brown hair or fibers and some highlighting. The front margin of the weave was in a
position slightly back from the front hairline, revealing the woman's natural head hair beneath it;
her natural hair was short, dark brown and kinky.
At the time ofmy examination, the body surfaces were dry, but the head hair and weave appeared
to be moist. I collected a Sexual Assault Evidence Kit on the decedent, nothing remarkable being
noted. I also collected Fingernail, Hair, and Pubic Hair Kits; I included a clipping from two
separate areas of the weave, one representing the highlighted coloring. Investigator McCracken
then performed her examination and collected the jewelry items as personal property.
My evidence collection was completed at 0015 hours on 12 February, 2012.
Departure from the scene was at 0041 hours.
EVIDENCE
The following items were collected by me and placed into evidence.
EVIDENCE COLLECTED AT SCENE
Physical Evidence
1 . Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.
2. Fingernail Kit.
Reference Item
3. Hair Kit, including weave exemplars.
4. Pubic Hair Kit.
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Date report written
MR 14'12
Date report signed
«: Medical FileMark S. Schuchardt
Case l-'ilcSenior Criminalist
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FORENSIC CONSULTANT'S REPORT
DENTAL CONSULTATION
DEPARTMENT OF CORONER
2012-01022
Houston, Whitney
March 15, 2012
Reviewed one frontal and one lateral skull radiograph dated 2-12-12.
Decedent has an extensive maxillary dental prosthesis supported by 11 endosseous dental
implants. Decedent has one dental implant with a restoration in the lower right molar area.
There does not appear to be any active dental disease at the time these radiographs were taken.
DateCathy Law, DDp, DABFO
Forensic Dental Consultant
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County of Los Angeles FORENSIC CONSULTANT'S REPORT Department of Coroner
13 2012-01022Houston, Whitney E.RADIOLOGY CONSULT
REQUEST:
48 year old black female who died unexpectedly. Evaluate x-ray for
abnormal findings.
RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGES:
Whole Body Radiographic Survey-adult.
FINDINGS:
Radiopaque linear densities are present, adjacent to the apicalcalvarium and the posterior occipital. These are identified as "hair clips" bythe attending pathologists. There has been extensive dental prosthetic replacement.
There are no visible calvarial or facial bone defects. Mild osteoarthritic changes are
present in both a/c joints. The outlines of bilateral breast prostheses are visible.
The remainder of the radiographic examination is normal.
IMPRESSIONS:
1. No acute or post traumatic changes are visible.
2. Extensive prosthetic dental replacement.
3. Mild osteoarthritic changes are present in the acromioclavicular joints.
4. Bilateral breast prosthesis.
5. Otherwise negative radiographic examination.
Donald C. Boger, M.D.Radiology Consultant
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MICROSCOPIC REPORT DEPARTMENT OF CORONER
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THE DEPARTMENT OF CORONER
Los Angeles, California
MICROSCOPICS
A section of skin of the back from a burned area (slide A) shows absent epidermis. A portion of the
dermis shows heat effect with eosinophilic change. There is perivascular lymphocyte reaction in the
upper dermis. No hemorrhage is present but there is vascular congestion.
A section of right coronary artery (slide B) shows atherosclerotic plaque containing cholesterol clefts and
calcification. The degree of arterial obstruction is estimated at 60%. No vasculitis or thrombosis is
The adrenal gland (slide C) shows a nodule at the junction of the zona fasciculata and zona reticularis.
The nodule, which is well encapsulated, consists of oncocytic cells. No malignancy is identified. The
remainder of the adrenal gland is unremarkable.
The aorta (slide C) is without atherosclerosis, inflammation, or degeneration.
Sections of heart (slides D, E, F, G, H and I) show significant fibrosis of the myocardium, with
hypertrophy of myofibrils. Fibrous atherosclerotic plaques are present in the right coronary artery (slide
F). A branch of the left anterior descending artery entering the myocardium shows atherosclerotic
calcification and cholesterol clefts (slide D). A small focus of myocardial hemorrhage without vital
reaction is present in slide H. The atrioventricular node (slide I) is unremarkable. The mitral valve (slide
E) shows mild myxoid degeneration.
Sections of lungs (slides J and K) show mild increase in alveolar size and clubbing of alveolar septae.
Within alveoli there are abundant macrophages and rare neutrophils. No significant fibrosis is present.
Rare polarizable crystals are present. The left pulmonary hilus (slide K) shows hemorrhage.
Sections of epiglottis and trachea (slide L) are unremarkable. No significant inflammation is present.
The thyroid gland (slide M) shows follicles of roughly equal size with low cuboidal epithelium. No
significant inflammation is present. Several portions of skeletal muscle are present on the slide.
Parathyroid tissue is not identified on the slide.
Sections of stomach and gastroesophageal junction (slide N) are unremarkable. Gastroesophageal reflux
disease is not identified.
The pancreas (slide 0) is autolyzed and shows minimal interstitial fibrosis. The liver (slide O) shows
centrizonal congestion and mild microvesicular fatty change. No significant liver inflammation or
necrosis is present.
A section of spleen (slide P) is unremarkable.
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Sections of right kidney (slide P) and left kidney (slide Q) show mild arteriolar sclerosis. Glomeruli,
tubules and interstitium are unremarkable. There is no significant inflammation or infarction.
The bladder (slide Q) is denuded of mucosa. The muscularis is unremarkable.
The uterus (slide R) shows a mass of interlacing bundles of spindle cells. No mitotic figures, calcification,
or hyalinization are identified. The myometrium contains scattered portions of endometrial stroma
without endometrial glands. A short segment of proliferative endometrium is present.
A section of ovary (slide S) shows a hemorrhagic corpus luteum as well as several corpora albicantia.
The right colon (slide S) shows mucosal autolysis. Blood vessels in the muscularis are congested, but
there is no hemorrhage.
A section of tonsil (slide T) shows no acute inflammation.
A section of subcutaneous tissue from the left forehead (slide U) shows no hemorrhage or inflammation.
Sections of breasts (slide V) show scattered normal glands in extensive fibrous stroma. No malignancy
or significant inflammation is present.
The appendix (slide W) shows fibrous obliteration of the tip.
NEUROPATHOLOGY MICROSCOPICS
Sections of cerebral cortex (slide 1), cerebellum (slide 2), thalamus (slide 3), frontal cortex (slide 5), and
brain stem (slide 7) are unremarkable. Slide 4, taken as hippocampus, shows basal ganglia region. Slide
6, taken as hypothalamus with mammillary body, shows globus pallidus, internal capsule, thalamus and
hypothalamus. All are unremarkable.
Note: Slides A through W were reviewed by Drs. Chandrasoma, Lakshmanan and Rogers on 3-5-12.
Slides B, D, E, F, G, H and I were reviewed by Drs. Fishbein and Rogers on 2-23-12. Slides 1 through 7 are
reviewed by Drs. Itabashi and Rogers on 2-23-12.
DIAGNOSIS
1. Atherosclerotic heart disease
a. Atherosclerosis of right and left coronary arteries
b. Myocardial fibrosis and fiber hypertrophy
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2. Antemortem scald burn of back
3. Oncocytic microadenoma of adrenal
4. Mild emphysema
5. Mild fatty change of liver
6. Uterine leiomyoma
7. Adenomyosis (stroma only)
8. Fibrous mastopathy
9. Evidence of therapy
a. Hemorrhages of myocardium and left pulmonary hilus
The following results have been technically and administratively reviewed and are the opinions and
interpretations of the Analyst:
Coroner Case Number: 2012-01022 Decedent: HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELIZABETH
SPECIMEN SERVICE DRUG RESULT ANALYST
Blood*
Cocaine
Cocaine
Blood, Femoral
Blood, Heart
Alprazolam
Benzoylecgcmine
Cocaine
QNS
6.6 ug/mL
0.58 ug/mL
S. DcQuinlana
D. Anderson
D. Anderson
Benzodiazepines rtljJIilAV'lalll 80 na/mL S. DcQuinlana
Cocaine [jci iy.viv icv uuuii iv- 7.6 ug/mL D. Anderson
Cocaine LULaillL 0.57 ug/mL D. Anderson
Alcohol Elhanol Negative M. bcnucnarui
Bases Cocaine Present E. Fu
Bases Cyelobenzaprine 0.09 Ug/mL EFu
Bases Diphenhydramine 0.33 ug/mL E Fu
Benzodiazepines Alprazolam 85 ng/mL S. DcQuinlana
Cocaine Benzoylccgonine 7.3 ug/mL D. Anderson
Cocaine Cocaethylene <0.03 ug/mL D. Anderson
Cocaine Cocaine 0.61 ug/mL D. Anderson
EUSA Acetaminophen ND C. Miller
EUSA Barbiturates ND C. Miller
ELISA Fcnlanyl ND C. Miller
ELISA Methamphetamine & MDMA ND C. Miller
ELISA Opiates: Codeine & Morphine ND C. Miller
EUSA Opiates: Hydrocodone & 1 lydromorphone ND C. Miller
ELISA Phcncyclidine ND C. Miller
ELISA Salicylate ND C. Miller
Marijuana Carboxy-THC 49 ng/mL S. Brooks
Marijuana Tetraliydrocannabinol (THC) <2.5 ng/mL S. Brooks
Neutrals Ibuprofen 5.1 ug/mL O. Pleitez
Outside Test Hemoglobin Variant Negative PerkinElmer Genetics
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Coroner Case Number: 2012-01022 Decedent: HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELIZABETH
SPECIMEN SERVICE
I'hcnyloin
Urine
Vitreous
Alcohol
Oulsidc Test
Outside Test
DRUG
Phenytoin
Ethanol
Electrolytes
Glucose
RESULT ANALYST
ND E. Fu
Negative M. Schuchardt
* Done
* Done
NMS Labs. Inc.
NMS Labs, Inc.
NOTE: Blood*=Blood drawn from right Femoral Vein. Blood, Femoral-Blood drawn from left Femoral
Vein. *Vitreous sample was submitted to NMS Labs, Inc. at a dilution due to the viscosity of the specimen.
Legend: mg'dL Milligram per Deciliter QNS Quantity Not Sufficient
g Grams mg'L Milligram per Liter TNP Test Not Performed
g% Gram Percent ND Not Detected m M icrograms
Inc. Inconclusive ng/g Nanograms per Gram ug'g Micrograms per Gram
mg Milligrams ng/mL Nanograms per Milliliter ug/mL Microgram per Milliliter
In accordance » ill. the Department's Kvidcncc Retention Policy, the blood jpctiraen(s) "ill be retained Tor one-year and all olher specimens for tit-months from Autopsy.
Daniel T. Anderson, ma. fts-abit. d-abc
Administratively reviewed by: Supervising Criminalist II